Obituaries

Aug 7, 2024

Roy Kepley III (Trey), 37, of Marion, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2024. His sudden departure has left his family and friends in profound grief.

 Born on October 11, 1986, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Trey was the eldest of three sons to Roy and Rebecca (Jones) Kepley. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Harris) Kepley , whom he married...

Aug 5, 2024

Janet Lynn (Sechler) Lippert went to be with the Lord suddenly on August 5, 2024. She was born April 4, 1948, to Arthur J. Sechler & Carol June Sechler in Pittsburg, PA. 

On April 11, 1970, she married the love of her life David Cass Lippert in Cambridge, Ohio.

 One word that comes to mind is giving. That word describes her love...

Jul 22, 2024

Robert Steven Sly, 77, of Marion, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 22, 2024. He was born on October 2, 1946 to Glen and Helen Sly in Marion. 

Robert married Nyoka Chafin and they shared many years together. 

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. 

Robert is preceded in death by his...

Jul 11, 2024

Sylas Andrew Irelson, 2 months 25 days of Marion, Ohio, passed away on July 11, 2024.

He was born on April 16, 2024, to Kayla Neiderhouser and Sevendson Irelson at Marion General Hospital. 

Even though he was with us such a short time, he had a special bond with his loving family. He was our sunshine on a rainy day and was...

Jun 28, 2024

Thomas W. Ralph, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 28, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1962, to William and Ann Ralph in Marion, Ohio.

Tom owned and operated TWR Excavating; he loved his job and took so much pride in the work he did.

Tom loved going to his weekend getaway at Indian Lake. While there...

Jun 27, 2024

Shelley Naomi Clark, 59, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on June 27th, 2024 after a quick illness.

She was born on December 15, 1964 to Robert Clark and Marian Wirtz Clark in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from Harding High School in 1983 and went on to achieve an associate’s degree in paralegal studies from Marion Technical College.

Shelley enjoyed being a homemaker,...

Jun 26, 2024

Drema (Dee) Roberts, age 63, of Marion, passed away very unexpectedly on June 26, 2024. She was born on April 7, 1961, to Ray and Ola Conley in Salyersville, Kentucky. In 1979, she graduated from Ridgedale High School.

On October 1, 2001, she married her love Dennie Roberts, and they were happily married for 22 years.

Dee was one of the most...

Jun 2, 2024

Ronald E. Dixon, age 76, of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away on June 2, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Ron was born July 10, 1947, in Bucyrus, Ohio. He was the son of Walter Dixon and Helen (Clinard) and stepfather Bill Walters, all who proceed him in death. Special mention of Lowell and Burnett Walterhouse. Ron was married to Debra (Sharrock)...

Jun 1, 2024

William (Bill) D. Scott, 73, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 surrounded by family.He was born on May 31, 1951 to Harold and Mary L. Scott. He attended Marion Harding High School before entering the Marine Corps. William married Mary Jo Scott on December 3, 1977 and together they enjoyed almost 47 years of marriage. They liked...

May 8, 2024

Maude Virginia “Jenny” Schofield of Marion passed away May 8, 2024, at Embassy of Marion after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jenny was born on March 27, 1938, in Hartsville, SC, even though her birth certificate says March 29. The building housing her, and many other people’s birth certificates, was destroyed by fire; when an aunt went to get...

May 2, 2024

Richard E. Stineman, 90, of Marion, OH passed away on May 2, 2024.

He was born on May 4, 1933, to Kenneth and Naomi Stineman in Marion, OH.

Stationed in Colorado Springs, CO, while in the Army, Richard met Oletha Capps. They were married in June 1955.

A graduate of Marion Harding High School. Richard played the trombone in the marching band. After...

Apr 28, 2024

Royal Wayne-Jackson Bates, 6 months old, of Marion, Ohio passed away on April 28, 2024.He was born on October 24, 2023 to Alyssa Smith and Blake Bates in Marion.His favorite toy was a little round mirror, and he was very particular about having the correct binky. He loved his big sister, and he always woke up with a smile.Royal is...

Apr 22, 2024

Katherine Emerine Mitchell, “Mawmaw,” 72 of Marion, Ohio, went to God on April 22, 2024.

She was born July 31, 1951, to Helen Garrison and Sterlie Mitchell in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her cosmetology license at 16 and began her career as a hairdresser, before later joining the United States Air Force in 1970. Katherine served as a Clerk Typist and...

Apr 20, 2024

Robert Brewer, 63, of Delaware, OH passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 20, 2024.He was born on July 26, 1960 to Harold Brewer and Glenda Schoffner. He graduated from Pleasant High School and went on to serve in the Air Force as a fuel specialist. Robert married Dody Frye on February 14, 1981. They rode motorcycles together and spent...

Apr 20, 2024

Violet Lynn Keene, 3 days old, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on April 20, 2024.She was born to Hailey Miller and James Keene on April 17, 2024.When Hailey found out she was pregnant with a little girl, she knew that Violet would be her little angel, she just didn’t know those words would have a different meaning to them. She...

Apr 14, 2024

Joseph D. Carr, Jr., 75, of Prospect, Ohio passed away peacefully at Marion General Hospital on April 14, 2024.

He was born October 18, 1948, to the late Joseph Carr, Sr. and Georgia (Honaker) Farrow in Marion, Ohio.

In 1985, he married the love of his life Helen M. Carr, and she preceded him in death in April 2022. He was also...

Apr 10, 2024

Kathy Messenger, 74, of Marion, Ohio passed away at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 10, 2024.

She is the daughter of Clifford Young and Rowena Bowen born on December 15, 1949, in Martin County Kentucky. She married Ronald E. Messenger in 1967 and they had 2 sons, Chad Messenger,...

Apr 4, 2024

Patty Sue Etheridge-Carmon, age 47, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by her fiancé and her family.

She was born on January 3, 1977, in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Sue and Lewis Etheridge.

Patty spent the last 5 years living in the home she shared with her fiancé David in Caledonia, Ohio.

Patty is survived by her...

Mar 25, 2024

Preston Andrew Kline, 21, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2024.

He was born on August 29, 2002, to Robert E. Kline and Joy D. Kline (Folk) in Park Ridge, IL. He was currently serving his senior year in high school.

He enjoyed listening to music. He was always on the go...

Mar 25, 2024

Abbegale (Asher) Nicole Welch, 21, of Marion, Ohio passed away on March 25, 2024.

She was born on April 18, 2002 in Marion, Ohio. She graduated from Harding High School in 2020.

She was an artist who created many drawings and paintings. She enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons with her friends. She would always make...